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HOW-TO Use 1/4˝ seam allowances. TIP If you are not familiar with paper piecing, try one of the following resources: •â•‡ •â•‡ Every Quilter’s Foundation Piecing Reference Tool by Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood Carol Doak Teaches You to Paper Piece DVD 1. Make 4 copies of the triangle pattern using the foundation pattern (page 209). Paper piece the 4 triangles, adding the pieces in numerical order. Refer to the block photo (page 50) for color placement. 2. With right sides together, sew the A and B triangles to the foundation-pieced triangles to create the top half of the block.

Envy Cut 1 square 33/8˝ × 33/8˝ (D). Use 1/4˝ seam allowances. 3. Arrange the A1, A2, and A1 B strips around the center of the block. B C2 C1 4. With right sides together, sew together the A’s and B’s. If using directional fabrics for A, be sure to pay attention to which pieces are sewn together. C1 B C2 A2 D A2 C2 B C1 C1 C2 B A1 5. With right sides together, sew the center square to the upper right edge of the first segment, stopping midway with a backstitch to make a partial seam. 6. Sew the remaining segments around the center square in a clockwise direction.

Press. B 39 CHECKERS designed by Monika Wintermantel This is a great block for a bee group—each member can add her own fabrics and show her creativity by adding an appliqué. 40 MODERN BLOCKS SUPPLIES AND CUTTING Cut 20 squares 2˝ × 2˝ for the inner border. Cut 16 squares 11/4˝ × 11/4˝ for the outer corner squares. White fabric Tan fabric Cut 4 strips 2˝ × 91/2˝ for the outer border. ï»¿Checkers Assorted print fabrics Fabric scraps for appliqué Paper-backed fusible web Cut 1 square 61/2˝ × 61/2˝ for the appliqué background.